A pERFect Monogram Themed Bat Mitzvah

The Fogelman family celebrated their daughter Ella’s Bat Mitzvah service at Temple Beth Shalom in Needham, Massachusetts and later that evening with a party at the retro-cool The VERVE, a boutique hotel in Natick, Massachusetts. The theme of the celebration was “pERFfect,” which was a clever way to include the initials of her full name, Ella Rose Fogelman.

Pictured above L-R: Dad Matt, Bat Mitzvah girl Ella, Sister Lily and Mom Amy

Samantha Yanofsky of Sly Photography was the photographer and the rest of the vendor information is at the end of the spotlight. 

pERFect Invitation/Logo Design

The invitation, logo design and party branding were designed by Stephanie Feldman of Cutie Patootie Creations. 

The invitation set the tone with its shimmer paper mounted on 2-sided silver mirror glitter paper with aqua ink

The word "pERFect" included the Bat Mitzvah girl's initials and was used on various decor elements like this custom menu

Ella's monogram was used as a 2nd logo throughout the party and looked chic on the place cards

pERFect Party Touches

The Fogelman family gave their out of town guests hospitality boxes by Cutie Patootie Creations. They were filled with snacks, custom bracelets and other goodies! See more from this celebration here

Guests also received these adorable "Do Not Disturb" signs in their boxes

The sign-in photo book included the logo

pERFect Venue

The VERVE Hotel is designed to pay tribute to 20th Century Pop culture with a retro vibe

Ella looked picture perfect in front of the lava lamps!

Ella and her buddies walking toward the party room

pERFect Decor

Tables on the adults' side were named pERFectly. The table below is for the "pERFect Family." Others included: “pERFect Friends,” “pERFect Teenagers,” and “pERFect Teammates.” A play on the family’s motto: "No one is perfect but always strive to do your best."

The adult tables were alternating round and rectangles dressed in aqua sequin and platinum satin tablecloths

Centerpieces included cylinders with floating candles and small vases with white flowers

We love Ella's monogram on this custom made lampshade in the teen section

pERFect GOBO projected on the dance floor

pERFect Entertainment

Ella and MC Brad from Party Excitement Entertainment with dancers who wore custom designed “ERF” T-shirts that were also a sought-after contest prize

Ella dancing with her friends

Mom Amy and her friends enjoyed the photo booth and custom pERFect night sign

pERFect Favors

Sweatpants with the pERFect logo were rolled with personalized tags from Cutie Patootie. The note said: "We hope you had a pERFect night"

Ella's friends wearing their sweatpants while dancing on the stage

Mom Advice from Amy

“Know that nothing will run perfectly. There will be hiccups. Enjoy the day and the beauty of watching your child achieve such a milestone. A special moment was helping her change into her party dress in the room. It was nice to have some quiet time before the big night. There were some teenage “Party Crashers” from a party down the hall. We thought it was hilarious and went with it. Their photo is one of our favorite memories of the night. REMEMBER- nothing is going to be perfect!”

Mitzvah Project

Ella organized a clothing drive for a local charity, Cradles to Crayons that provides clothing to local disadvantaged children.

Vendor Directory

The following vendors helped to make Ella’s Bat Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com

Venue: The Verve, 508-653-8800
Event Design/Planning/Logo Design/Dance Floor Socks/Place Cards/ Cocktail Napkins/Decor Signage/Hotel Boxes/Gift Tags/Menu Cards/Photo Book Sign-in: 
Stephanie, Cutie Patootie Creations, 704-776-0738
Event Planners and Day of Execution: Amy Briney and Rachel Freeman, A la Carte Event Services, 617-221-6063
MC/Party Entertainment/Up Lighting/Gobo: Party Excitement Entertainment, MC Brad, 978-535-3100 
Photography: Samantha Yanofsky, Sly Photography, 617-838-0432
Favors: Fannies Tees, 508-561-0789
Video Montage: Elissa, Elissa Owen Montages, 617-480-4935 
Light Up Shade Centerpieces and Signs: The Prop Factory, 978-532-6636
Linens: Party Designs, 781-447-1112
Chair Rentals: Peak Event Services, 781-729-4000
Florist: Posies of Wellesley, 781-237-9669
Guest of Honor Service Style: All Dressed Up, 914-690-1593
Party Style: Pink Domino, 617-964-7465
Sister’s Service Dress: Amazon.com, Party Dress: Pink Domino, 617-964-7465
Mom Amy’s dress: Bloomingdales in Chestnut Hill, MA
Dad’s Suit: His Own, Ties: Bloomingdales in Chestnut Hill, MA
Hair: Katie Marshman, Lisa James Salon, 781-235-1983
Makeup: Stacey Frasca, Stacey Frasca, 781-389-2990
Transportation: Doherty’s Garage, 781-259-8484